It's Official. Alex is a Hurricane.

For all my weather junkie friends, you must love watching the path for this storm. Dangerous and potent, this storm promises to raise additional havoc by interrupting  clean-up efforts in the Gulf. It's like watching a slow motion disaster film. If you had any illusion, about how in case of emergency, there would be a local governmental system to assist you, you may want to think again.

Spent a luxurious Memorial Day weekend puttering in my garden which I have nicknamed Eden. The roses and peonies were in full bloom, the weather superb, my husband kids were around, my trusty maltese Gus at my side and all felt good in the world, until the first military helicopter flew over my house. I heard it coming, because it was so clearly different from the other planes that are always somewhere in the distance headed to JFK or LaGuardia. The tone was deep and it was clear something was flying low. Funny how you hear something, turn towards it in time to see it coming and watch it roll by. I figured it was for some Memorial Day celebration somewhere and returned to my potting table when the second one flew overhead. Then I ran through the mental exercise of what if?

What if something were wrong and I had to gather my flock in the house, just like I tell everyone else to do. Was I ready for an emergency?

I have several Luxe Ice-Qubes in my basement, with ample products for more than 10 people but where was my Ice-Qube Dog? I had just taken it out to show someone and may have left it at the warehouse. Oh no! That panic and worry would have been alleviated had I just put the Ice-Qube Dog back where it belongs. Where I can count on it being. That's what proper emergency preparedness means. Knowing that you have what you need, if you need it.

Of course, there was no emergency. The weekend was a majestic perfect holiday weekend, but reality is never far from our thoughts.  I went and added fresh food and treats to my Ice-Qube Dog and added it back to my collection of Ice-Qubes in my 'safe' place in the basement.  Knowing that I had what I needed, if I needed it,  it was a wonderful feeling and sent me back to the garden with a smile.

Three cheers it for the PA Valley Girl Scouts, who can lead the way to assure their communities preparedness In Case of Emergency. They participated in a learning day to understand what is required for proper supplies In Case of Emergency. Emergency preparedness is the smart thing to do, the problem is people don't do it. I think Emergency Preparedness could be the perfect replacement for the cookie fundraiser!

Congratulations to all the girl scouts & leaders who participated in this event. These girl scouts can play a vital community role in assisting others to prepare, Bravo!

On a cold and snowy New York morning, comes the good news about Kelli Goble and her successful campaign to ready her community classrooms with emergency supplies. This one woman tour de force, has raised over $3,000 and readied classrooms with proper emergency supplies.

She is our Ice-Qube Good Citizen of the Week and in celebration we have created at special TRACY coupon for members of her community to receive a 20% discount on all Ice-Qube Emergency Kits at ice-qube.com. Emergency Preparedness can be easy if you make the commitment to get it done.

One person can make a difference, and Kelli Goble showed us the way. Read all about her effort in the emergency preparedness article Around Town: Disaster-ready.

found this wandering the web about our Ice-Qube Baby product. Thanks too to the mommies for their comments. An Ice-Qube isn't the answer to every emergency but if it can get you through most. Great for every registry. No baby, or grandma should be without one. http://www.lilsugar.com/tag/baby+gifts?page=3

Ice - Qube Baby Emergency

NOV 28, 2009 - Here's a review from OnSugar blog Hansel and Gretel.   This is certainly one of those "Why didn't I think of that ideas." We all know being a mother we do get the occasional emergency situation and this Ice-Qube Baby To Go kit helps us deal with any situation.

The ICE-Qube Baby Emergency Kit is now available at Babies R Us!


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